Comparison

Close vs Strauming

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Close

Consolidate all your event tickets, information, and updates in one convenient app. Access your digital tickets even without internet and receive important event details and reminders. Easily share tickets with friends and discover new events.

Highlights
  • Digital ticket storage
  • Offline ticket access
  • Event information overview
  • Group updates and reminders
  • Ticket sharing with friends
  • Event discovery
Features
Read full description

With the Close app you'll visit events carefree! All your tickets, information and updates from your events in one spot. BYE PDF, HELLO HANDY APP For events that work with Close, you can provide your phone number when purchasing. This gives you access to the event and your digital tickets in the app. Even if you are without internet, you have your ticket(s) at hand. EVERYTHING IS READY FOR YOU What time do you have to be there? Where to park? Which measures apply? No stress! The app contains all relevant event information in a clear overview. Everyone in the group will receive updates and helpful reminders. SHARE TICKETS WITH YOUR FRIENDS You experience events together, but buying and distributing tickets is often a hassle. With Close you can easily share tickets with friends by inviting them to your group via a special link. Made a mistake? Don't worry, you're still in charge. ENJOY THE ANTICIPATION TOGETHER Thanks to the app, you literally get closer to the event. Be surprised with nice messages from the organizer and chat with your group. With Close you will be prepared! Messages you send to each other are not visible to Close nor the event. DISCOVER EVENTS AND GET OUT AND ABOUT An empty agenda? Close offers you a selection of cool events to discover. This is the place where you will be challenged for your next adventure with your group. Have fun!

About

Strauming

Read full description

Strauming is a social video and community app for discovering content, sharing your own posts, and staying connected with the people and creators you follow. DISCOVER • Browse a personalized home feed and Explore search. • Watch high quality videos from the best creators • Like, reply, quote, save, and share posts. • Follow profiles and receive notifications about activity that matters to you. CREATE • Publish text posts, photo carousels, or video posts. • Earn from your posts and videos WATCH TOGETHER • Start a shared viewing session with friends. • Keep playback synchronized while chatting and reacting together. OPTIONAL CREATOR SUPPORT • Some eligible video posts may offer paid access. • Use coins to unlock eligible videos or send a Super Like to support a creator. Some features require an account and an internet connection. Paid access and coin purchases are optional; Strauming does not guarantee creator earnings, audience growth, or the availability of monetization features.

Screenshots

Close4 screens
Strauming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Close at none against Strauming's 4. Close also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Strauming sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Close asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Close ships an update every 4 days, Strauming every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Close versus Strauming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloseStrauming
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperClose International BVStrauming

In-app purchases

None

Close

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Strauming

One-time4
  • Micro$1.99
  • Mini$5.99
  • Standard$12.99
Show 1 more
  • Large$29.99

Questions

Is Close free?
Close is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strauming free?
Strauming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Close or Strauming have ads?
Neither Close nor Strauming shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Close or Strauming?
Close ships an update every 4 days, and Strauming every 5 days. Most recently, Close was updated on November 2, 2026 and Strauming on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons